Sweeny, TX (ZIP 77480) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $705M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $261K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2025.
Sweeny has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2021.
Sweeny has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 14, 2017.
Sweeny has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2015.
Sweeny has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $700M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sweeny was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 12, 2008, which caused $700M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 1, 2010), causing $1.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 14, 2017 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77480 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sweeny, TX, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $261K in property damage.
Yes, Sweeny (ZIP 77480) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2021.
Sweeny has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 14, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77480 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 12, 2008. This event caused $700M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $705M in property damage in the Sweeny, TX area (ZIP 77480). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →